Spring 2025
LEGALST 103 001 - LEC 001
Theories of Law and Society
Christopher Lawrence Tomlins
Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Mo, We, Fr
10:00 am - 10:59 am
Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160
Class #:24271
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Letters & Science Legal Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
-2
Enrolled: 102
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 40
Open Reserved Seats:0
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 13TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Course Catalog Description
An historical examination of major interpretations of law, morals and social development, with special emphasis on the social thought of the 18th and 19th centuries and including the writings of Marx, Maine, Durkheim, Weber and other contemporary figures.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets the Law & Humanities Course Thread
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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